MamaArcher's Blog MamaArcher's Blog I'm a Christian SAHM of 8 children. I'm married to an AF chaplain. We're reformed in theology & classical Christian homeschoolers. Topics: financial,spiritual,conservative,homeschooling, learning disabilities, theology, more... Articles
HSBA Interview
2008-04-16 22:51:00 I have been interviewed by one of the team members over at the Homeschool Blog Awards site. If you are interested stop by and see my interview. More About: Interview
Wednesday Hero
2008-04-16 15:15:00 Maj. Mark E. Rosenberg32 years old from Miami Lakes, Florida3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry DivisionApril 8, 2008Mark Rosenberg grew up in South Florida. "All boy," his aunt, Madelyn Rosenberg, remembers. "Very active, but very lovable." As long as she can recall, Maj. Rosenberg wanted a military career like his father, Burton Rosenberg, had.He attended New Mexico Military Institute and entered the Army in 1996. Later, he met a woman, Julie, and theymarried one day after his sister's wedding. He and Julie had two boys, now 3 and 22 months. They settled in Colorado near Fort Carson, where he was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division.Maj. Rosenberg was on his second tour of duty when the Humvee he was riding in was struck by an IED in Baghdad."He would say he's over there to do a job," Madelyn Rosenberg remembered. "He loved what he was doing."Thesebrave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the fr... More About: Wednesday Hero , Hero , Wednesday
Two Baptisms
2008-04-15 14:46:00 This past Sunday evening there was much rejoicing. Two of our children were baptized!Acts 2:38-39And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.”They were asked several questions in front of a small congregation and gave their testimony in that way. I video taped the questions EXCEPT for the first two questions (I couldn't remember how to work my camera). The questions not on the video are:1. What is the sign of baptism? Answer: Washing with water2. What does the washing with water represent? Answer: that we are untied with Christ and cleansed from sin by his blood.You can listen to the rest.... Here are a few pictures.....The service was concluded with someone playing Amazing Grace on their trumpet, which of course, bro...
A Daughter's View of Courtship
2008-04-14 14:39:00 Today I am posting over at Weekend Kindness. We were to share something from the mouths of our children. I posted one of my daughter's papers on finding a spouse. I think you will be blessed by reading it.Take a moment to read it and comment. I would love it if you came back here are let me know what you think too! More About: View
My God Is..........
2008-04-08 14:33:00 I have a treat for you all today. I am posting an article written by my own dear husband! It is entitled, "My God Is." You can also find me over at Heart of the Matter, the new April edition is up! I pray you have an especially blessed day and that my hubby's article will either introduce you to or remind you of the great and awesome God who is the only one worthy of praise!My God is one God, the Triune God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – as revealed exclusively in the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. What I know and have experienced of Him is all that He has self-disclosed to humanity through His names and mighty acts as recorded in the Holy Scriptures and witnessed to in my life and the lives of those around me. He is sovereign and providentially reigns over and governs His creation. He is transcendent, absolutely holy, other and separate, yet He is imminent, personally involved and active in my daily life. He purposefully knit me in my mother’s womb a...
Out For The Day
2008-04-07 07:35:00 I am out for the day and taking a breather. Today is my birthday and I am headed out for a fun day. My mother-in-law is visiting and we are going out for an early brunch then to get our nails done. Later in the evening my hubby is taking me out to dinner. My older daughters have made a beautiful cake which I cannot wait to bite into and I am anxious to open that box sitting in my dining room! It looks to be a full day. May your day be a wonderfully blessed one, too!
Busyness Has Taken Over
2008-04-05 22:48:00 Well, as you can see I did not get my Photo Hunt picture up or my Saturday Psalm & Praise up. Today we had another Awana event. We left the house at 8 this morning and just returned home. Now the younger children are off to practice for another upcoming Awana event. Oh, don't forget all of the planning for our move, doctors appointments, dental appointments, passport appointments, and on and on. Oh yeah, we are still some-what trying to get a little bit of schooling done. As of yesterday, the house we are in is back on the market and has to be "viewable" within an hour's notice. All of this amidst morning aka All Day sickness(which thankfully isn't all that bad to be honest).Sooooo, Anyone tired yet????? I am exhausted. It is a good thing Oma is visiting for a couple of weeks and can play with the children so I can take a nap when I need one!
Fruit of Spirit Kindness
2008-04-04 14:42:00 The Lord has been dealing with me a lot lately concerning my dependence upon Him. This dependence must be in every area of my life.When I started blogging a year ago I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I have been hurt, discouraged and forced to look more deeply at who I am. Though most painful, this has stretched me and caused me to grow. But I have also made many friends along the way. They have encouraged me, spurred me on and challenged me which has also caused me to grow.The Lord is actively at work in my life and I have a peace that passes all understanding. I have been allowed to be a blessing to others and the Lord continues to open new doors of ministry for me in the blogging world. This adds a great responsibility I did not anticipate and is one I constantly feel ill-equipped to fulfill. I am humbled each time I am praised because I know that it is only by the power of the Spirit that anyone is touched.Humility is what we are called to and we are told in scriptu... More About: Fruit , Kindness
Thankful Thursday
2008-04-03 15:55:00 I do not have a perfect life and have suffered many heartaches but, I live a life that is abundantly blessed! The Lord has been more than gracious in dealing with me and my family. I am and will always be eternally grateful!I am thankful for the gift of eternal life that the Lord has bestowed upon me.I am thankful for the children he has blessed me with to love, teach and to train for his glory.I am thankful for an indescribably amazing husband.I am thankful for the new life being knit together in my womb.I am thankful for my internet friends, for the support and encouragement they give to me.There is so much to be thankful for and it is important to give thanks and to dwell upon the blessings and not to focus only on the difficulties. May my life be a testimony of praise unto the Lord!Leave me a comment and share what you are thankful for today! More About: Thursday
Wordless Wednesday
2008-04-02 15:06:00 Warm weather has definitely arrived in my part of the country. We actually broke down and turned on our air conditioning~no foolin'. Here is proof of that warm weather. Look at what is right outside my front room window. More About: Wednesday
A Blessing or A Punishment??
2008-04-01 15:41:00 Psalm 139:13-16 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”Scripture is clear that it is our Sovereign Lord who is the creator of life and when that life begins. Before we are even formed God knew us and had a plan for us. Who are we, the creation to try and take the place of God in this area of life. To determine who should be given life and who should not. These words of the Lord has had a major impact upon our own journey.I am u... More About: Punishment , Blessing
Weblink Education Launch
2008-04-01 15:06:00 My good friend Valerie has launched a NEW homeschool resource website.No more guessing if a site is for teachers only,No more wondering what a particular website offers,No more guessing if the material you're viewing is free or not,And no more jumping around from site to site to find something you need...It's All Done For YOUAll Weblinks are Mom tested and Mom approved!Education al Links Parent/Teacher Resource Lists Unit Study Help Homeschooling State Law InformationFamily SupportTop Homeschooling Curriculum Choice InformationHomeschooling Help Through High School Homeschooling with Special Needs...and Much More!Take some time and check out the new site. It is sure to be one resource you will want to utilize again and again. Either click on the image or follow this link: Weblink Education. More About: Launch
Wednesday Hero
2008-03-31 17:21:00 This Weeks Hero Was Suggested By Mary AnnSpc. Jeffrey JamaleldineCompany C, 1st Battalion, 77th Armor"How can I say to my sons, stand up for something, fight for what you think is right, if I don't do anything myself?"The Jeffrey Jamaleldine that you speak to today is a complete 180 from the Jeffrey Jamaleldine that you would have spoke to in the past. In 1991, Jamaleldin was living in Germany when joined in anti-American protests on Berlin's Kurfürstendamm boulevard during Operation Desert Storm. "That was the way it was back then," he says. He was 15 and "America was simply the enemy." And today, Jeffery Jamaleldine is a wounded veteran of the U.S. Army. On June 6, 2005, after the terror bombing in Madrid, Spain, in the middle of the Iraq war, he showed up at the U.S. Army recruiting office in Little Rock, Arkansas, to enlist. His father, Bashir, told him at the time: "Son, this won't be a picnic."On June 30, Jamaleldine was on patrol in Ramadi, Iraq. The patrol ahead of h... More About: Wednesday Hero , Wednesday
Fruitful Vine & Olive Shoots
2008-03-31 15:27:00 Psalm 128:3Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table.A Fruitful Vine, how many women today are seen as being a fruitful vine? How many women today would want to see themselves that way? How many women today find themselves within their house? Many are out earning a monetary check. It is a blessing of the Lord when a man has his wife within his home and if she is a fruitful vine. This fruitful vine refers to childbearing, having children spring forth and growing to maturity.The olive tree reproduces by sending up shoots from its roots. If not trimmed they surround the trunk, just like the psalmist's blessing of many children around your table. Olive trees were a symbol of blessing to the Israelites. When they saw the new olive shoots coming up around their olive trees, they knew they were blessed. (Deuteronomy 6:11; 8:8).If allowed to grow, these shoots become new trees that also bear fruit. It is not unusual ... More About: Shoots
SSgt. Matt Maupin Found
2008-03-31 14:19:00 In April of last year, Wednesday Hero profiled SSgt. Keith "Matt " Maupin who had went missing in Iraq in April of 2004. Sad news. SSg. Maupin's remains have been found. "My heart sinks, but I know they can't hurt him anymore," Keith Maupin said after receiving word about the remains of his son, who went by Matt.The Army didn't say how or where in Iraq his son's remains were discovered, only that the identification was made with DNA testing, Maupin said. A shirt similar to the one his son was wearing at the time of his disappearance was also found.Thanks to Lt. Schneider
New Life
2008-03-30 15:30:00 Springtime is a time when we are reminded of new life. We have just celebrated Resurrection Sunday, another reminder of new life, life eternal. Each of us has a soul that will endure forever whether that be in eternal life or in eternal death. Much is at stake. Will those of us who have eternal life take the message of the saving gospel to those who are as of yet eternally dead? As parents are we raising our children up in the training and admonition of the Lord? Are our lives a reflection of Christ and the new life he has bestowed upon us? Are we a pleasing aroma before the throne of grace? As we see the beginnings of spring and all of the new life that is budding and sprouting forth may it be a reminder to us to share the new life given us by Precious Lamb of God!Psalm 34:8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!John 3: 16-18 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not peris... More About: Life , New Life
Photo Hunt - High
2008-03-29 18:25:00 This week's photo theme is high so I am posting a photo my daughter took out the airplane window! They were up very high! Click here for more Photo Hunt . More About: High
Blessed Assurance
2008-03-29 18:17:00 John 20:31but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.Blessèd assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine!Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior, all the day long;This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior, all the day long.Perfect submission, perfect delight, Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;Angels descending bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior, all the day long;This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior, all the day long.Perfect submission, all is at rest I in my Savior am happy and blest,Watching and waiting, looking above, Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior, all the day long;This is my story, this is my song, Praising m... More About: Blessed
Salsa Versus Salt
2008-03-28 14:04:00 Several years ago, I attended a ladies function. The theme was "Be the Salsa of the Earth." This was taken from the salt reference in Matthew chapter 5. Everything was decorated with a fiesta theme and some delicious Mexican food was served. All was very festive and everyone had a lot of fun. I had some reservations back then about the twist in the theme and over the years a nagging concern has lingered.In this day and age we tend to try and make everything pleasing, fun, and relevant. This often waters down the Word of God. You may be thinking that I am over reacting but I have learned in recent years that words really do mean a lot. I am not the most articulate person in the world but I attempt to use words accurately. I fully admit that I do often fail.Is there really a problem in using the fun and the idea of salsa instead of salt? I would venture to say yes! God uses the words he does for a reason. Salsa is a fun theme. It is festive, fun, colorful and adds spice t... More About: Versus , Salt
Fruit of the Spirit
2008-03-27 21:00:00 I have been honored to be selected to display the Fruit of the Spirit graphic on my blog and I will strive to continue to live up to what it represents.In his letter to the Galatians, Paul wrote about the fruit of the Spirit ~ love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). The Fruit of the Spirit graphic was developed in an effort to recognize bloggers whose writings and postings in the blogosphere give us a glimpse of this fruit in their lives.There are many blogger and non-bloggers alike who have agreed to partner together in recognizing and honoring those whose writings, postings and lives exemplify how God works in and through His people. When we recognize Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit resides within us. It is the Holy Spirit who produces fruit in our lives ~ but He has also given us the honor and the duty of recognizing the fruit in other believers.I welcome your help in spreading this "bless... More About: The Spirit
You Might be a Large Family If.........
2008-03-27 14:19:00 You take up a whole pew at church.When you laugh and shake your head at so called "family-sized" products.Cheaper by the Dozen is one of your favorite movies.You buy milk 5 gallons at a time.You need a minimum of 2 carts in the grocery store.The children are lonely when there are only 4 of them home.People ask "are they all yours?"You leave half of the children home when you shop, and people still ask if they're all yours.You own at least three sets of bunkbeds.Your grocery budget resembles your house payment.You just really wish people would not think they were clever for saying, "Don't you know what causes that?"You have forgotten how many times you have been asked, "Are you Mormon or Catholic?"When you see photos of castles and grand mansions, all you can think is how many bedrooms it has (YES!), and how much space all those other rooms provide for the kids to mess up (NO WAY!). More About: Family , Large
Wordless Wednesday
2008-03-26 14:30:00 Here are my two oldest girls riding the Steel Eel at Sea World. I think they had a good time! Also, if you do not know about our latest blessing scroll down two posts or LOOK HERE. More About: Wednesday
Weblink Wednesday - Special Needs
2008-03-26 14:22:00 This week Miss Valerie asked for some special needs resources so that is what I have listed. I hope they are useful to you. Check out more of the links at Weblink Wednesday .NATHHAN National Challenged Homeschoolers Associated NetworkChristian Families Homeschooling Special Needs ChildrenWhat is ADHD . . . of the Christian Kind?The Institute for Multi-Sensory Education - ideal for dyslexia.AVKO Educational Resource....ideal for learning disabilities. More About: Special Needs
Rejoicing!
2008-03-25 06:02:00 As you all know I am a momma to many children. I consider each one a blessing and a gift from the Lord. They are great gifts which are a great responsibility. This is a responsibility my husband and I take very seriously. Several of my regular readers have read about how my husband and I view children and the Lord God's sovereignty in this area of our lives. If you have not read our testimony, please take a moment to read about our journey. After you read it, please come back and comment here.....Announcing #9........Three in a row and a positive blood test too!Psalm 127:3Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.Malachi 2:15aDid he not make them one, with a portion of the Spirit in their union? And what was the one God seeking? Godly offspring.Praise be to God! Thank you Lord! More About: Rejoicing
A Birthday with the Phantom
2008-03-24 17:16:00 Wow, has it been a busy week! Some of you may have noticed I have been a bit behind in my posting lately. My mother came for a visit, we ended up with a flu bug, and celebrated Resurrection Sunday. Today is our number 5 child's birthday. She turns 10 years old today. This comes with many perks. She hits the double digits, gets her military id card, and a later bedtime! We celebrated by taking her to see Phantom of the Opera at the opera house. She loved it and was just beaming!! We all had a great time. Happy birthday sweetheart; we love you! More About: Birthday
Preparation
2008-03-22 14:56:00 This week, in preparation fro Resurrection Sunday I would like to share a few scriptures from our Good Friday service.Jeremiah 25:15,28Thus the Lord, the God of Israel, said to me: “Take from my hand this cup of the wine of wrath, and make all the nations to whom I send you drink it.“And if they refuse to accept the cup from your hand to drink, then you shall say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts: You must drink!Matthew 26:39And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.”John 19:28-30After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the scripture), “I thirst.” A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth. When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. More About: Preparation
Photo Hunt: Metal
2008-03-22 14:51:00 This week's theme for Photo Hunt is metal. Here is a metal fence between my girls and a beautiful horse.More PhotoHunters More About: Metal
Teaching With Resurrection Cookies
2008-03-22 00:06:00 Making Resurrection Cookies is a tangible way to teach your young children about the Resurrection of Christ. I received a basic recipe for this but have expounded upon it. I hope that this can be a blessing to your family as you celebrate the Resurrection of Christ Jesus!These are to be made the evening before Resurrection Sunday.ingredients:1 cup whole pecans1 tsp. vinegar3 egg whitespinch of salt1 cup sugaryou will also need:ziplock bagswooden spoonmasking tapeBiblePreheat your oven to 300 degrees F.1. Explain how we are all sinners and are in need of a Savior.Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of GodJesus has come to be the Savior of sinners.Hebrews 9:28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.2. Place pecans in a ziplock bag and let the children beat them with the wooden spoon to break them into small pieces. Jesus was beaten and br... More About: Teaching
Win Rosetta Stone
2008-03-20 16:43:00 Rosetta Stone has been the #1 foreign language curriculum among homeschoolers for a while -- next week they are unleashing a brand new curriculum, and you can WIN the *all new* Rosetta Stone Homeschool Version 3… FOR FREE! This is a $219 program (and believe me it's worth every penny!) and the winner gets to pick from any of these 14 languages: Spanish (Spain or Latin America), English (American or British), Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Irish, Hebrew, or Russian.This will also include a headset with microphone, and students will participate in lifelike conversations and actually produce language to advance through the program. Rosetta Stone still incorporates listening, reading and writing as well, in addition to speaking. Many homeschoolers requested grammar and vocabulary exercises, and with Rosetta Stone Homeschool Version 3, they're included! For parents, the new Parent Administrative Tools are integrated into the program and allow parents ... More About: Rosetta
Exercise?? Who Me???
More articles from this author:2008-02-17 21:58:00 THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH IS TO BE READ WITH HUMOR!!!There is a little rumor floating around the blogosphere that I would like to dispel. The rumor is that I am responsible, in part, for this exercise thing. Ummm, I hate exercise! So this is a warning out there to all of you, be careful what you post in a comment it may just implicate you in something you were not expecting. I left a nice and what I thought was an innocent comment over on Becca's blog and she ran with it! What is with that??? All I did was ask her if she was issuing a challenge and then she goes and does issue one! She says I was issuing a challenge to issue a challenge. Really, really I wasn't!!! **GRIN** Okay, that paragraph was ALL in fun!!!! You know, Becca makes a great point in her post concerning this exercise challenge. The following is a small excerpt.All you Moms of Many out there.....we need to stay in shape! God's blessings are many, but that doesn't mean we get to sit back and do nothing... More About: Exercise 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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